U.S. Forces Japan

@USForcesJapan

At U.S. Forces Japan, we work with our Japanese allies to deter aggression, ensure the defense of Japan, and preserve peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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Joined March 2011

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · 7 h

FRIDAY'S FACT: Heat flag conditions in the military describe the risk of suffering heat illness during work or exercise outside in the heat. There are four flag colors - green, yellow, red and black with green being the least severe and black being the most extreme.

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Heat flag conditions in the military describe the risk of suffering heat illness during work or exercise outside in the heat. There are four flag colors - green, yellow, red and black with green being the least severe and black being the most extreme.

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オーストラリア大使館 Australia in Japan@AustraliaInJPN · 14 h

Preparedness saves lives. In Tokyo, the 🇦🇺 Defence Force (ADF), 🇯🇵 Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and 🇺🇸United States Forces Japan (USFJ) recently participated in Joint Exercise Rescue 2025 (JXR) - strengthening coordination when it matters most. @defenceaust @ModJapan_jp @USFJ_J

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · 14 h

Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, Commander, USFJ, welcomed Gen. NAGUMO Kenichiro, Commander, JJOC, at HQ USFJ, 22 July 2025.

JJSDF JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND@jjoc_pa_e · Jul 24

To observe the U.S. AF-hosted training exercise “#ResoluteForcePacific”, which is being conducted from July 9 to August 4, the JOC visited #Yokota AB in Japan on July 22 and observed firsthand the coordination and cooperation between the #JASDF and the USAF.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 24

USAF Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan commander, welcomes the @USAmbJapan , George Glass, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. Glass visited USFJ to meet with key leadership and discuss the ongoing upgrade of USFJ to a Joint Force Headquarters.

USForcesJapan's tweet image. USAF Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan commander, welcomes the @USAmbJapan , George Glass, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. Glass visited USFJ to meet with key leadership and discuss the ongoing upgrade of USFJ to a Joint Force Headquarters.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 24

It was an honor to welcome Ambassador Glass here at HQ USFJ.

ジジョージ・グラス駐日米国大使@USAmbJapan · Jul 24

From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, our dedicated 🇺🇸 men and women in uniform work alongside our 🇯🇵 allies every day to deter aggression and preserve peace and prosperity across the #IndoPacific. My appreciation to @usairforce Lieutenant General Jost, commander of…

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 24

U.S. Navy ships🇺🇸 from the America Strike Group, led by USS America (LHA 6), sail in formation with Royal Australian Navy🇦🇺, Republic of Korea Navy🇰🇷, Royal New Zealand Navy🇳🇿, French Navy🇫🇷 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force🇯🇵 as part of #TalismanSabre25 , July 20, 2025.

USForcesJapan's tweet image. U.S. Navy ships🇺🇸 from the America Strike Group, led by USS America (LHA 6), sail in formation with Royal Australian Navy🇦🇺, Republic of Korea Navy🇰🇷, Royal New Zealand Navy🇳🇿, French Navy🇫🇷 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force🇯🇵 as part of #TalismanSabre25 , July 20, 2025.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 23

HQ USFJ held a Change of Responsibility ceremony for the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of USFJ at Yokota Air Base, July 18, 2025. Welcome aboard, CMSgt Carlos F. Damian!

USForcesJapan's tweet image. HQ USFJ held a Change of Responsibility ceremony for the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of USFJ at Yokota Air Base, July 18, 2025. Welcome aboard, CMSgt Carlos F. Damian!

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 22

Marines like Pvt. Sims are the embodiment of the values, initiative, and bias for action that are instilled in every Marine from day one, proving that Marines are not only the first to fight when the nation calls, but the first to help in times of need. rb.gy/cas00t

IIII MEF Marines@IIIMEF · Jul 14

III MIG Marine steps up to help a local after a sudden fall. What started as a routine weekend in Okinawa quickly turned into something far more impactful for one Marine and a local family. Discover how Pvt. Brady Sims' instincts and training kicked in when it mattered most.

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Japan Joint Staff@JapanJointStaff · Jul 16

On July 15th, #CJJS GEN YOSHIDA Yoshihide received a courtesy call from COL Stephen Browne, Director, J5, #USFJ, who will leave his post soon.🇯🇵🤝🏻🇺🇸 For more detail, please check the below. mod.go.jp/js/about/topic…

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Japan Joint Staff@JapanJointStaff · Jul 14

On Jul 11, #VCJJS LTG MATSUNAGA presented the citation and Defense Cooperation Medal to COL. Seth C. Graves, Director #USFJ J1, who will leave his office soon.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 10

.@PACAF, multinational and joint partners will conduct #REFORPAC2025, Air Force’s largest Pacific contingency-response exercise, July 10-Aug. 8, across multiple locations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. Read more➡rb.gy/jl7fkw

USForcesJapan's tweet image. .@PACAF, multinational and joint partners will conduct #REFORPAC2025, Air Force’s largest Pacific contingency-response exercise, July 10-Aug. 8, across multiple locations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace.
Read more➡rb.gy/jl7fkw

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 10

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (#TS25) will be the 11th and largest iteration of the exercise with 19 partner nations working together across Australia.

TTalisman Sabre@TalismanSabre · Jul 9

Countdown is on! ⏲️ Less than one week ‘til Talisman Sabre 2025. #TS25 #TalismanSabre2025 #YourADF

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 8

Sgt. Yarchun, thank you for being a good neighbor! 🇺🇸🇯🇵

110th Support Group@10thSG_Okinawa · Jul 8

Looking out for the smallest members of our community—Sgt. Yarchun, from 10th Support Group assisted local crossing guards outside Torii Station main gate on July 9, ensuring kids in Yomitan get to school safely. Being good neighbors means lending a hand where it matters most.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 7

Camp Zama celebrated #IndependenceDay by welcoming more than 16,000 guests to the installation for an event that included food, fun, live music, a “Salute to the Nation” ceremony, and a fireworks finale!

在在日米陸軍@USARJ_PA · Jul 3

在日米陸軍基地管理本部より：ご来場のみなさま、ありがとうございました!　また8月2日の盆踊り大会でお会いしましょう! @USFJ_J @USForcesJapan @USARPAC @INDOPACOM @DeptofDefense @USArmy @JGSDF_pr @Japan_GSDF

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 7

With weapons bay doors open, VP-8’s aircraft 330 awaits takeoff at Misawa Air Base, armed with two torpedoes. Aircrew and Aviation Ordnancemen move quickly beneath the fuselage, inspecting the loadout one last time.

USForcesJapan's tweet image. With weapons bay doors open, VP-8’s aircraft 330 awaits takeoff at Misawa Air Base, armed with two torpedoes. Aircrew and Aviation Ordnancemen move quickly beneath the fuselage, inspecting the loadout one last time.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 4

FRIDAY'S FACT: Today is #IndependenceDay. The #LibertyBell is an iconic symbol of American independence. On every Fourth of July, children who are descendants of Declaration signers symbolically tap the Liberty Bell 13 times in honor of the patriots from the original 13 states.

USForcesJapan's tweet image. FRIDAY'S FACT:
Today is #IndependenceDay. The #LibertyBell is an iconic symbol of American independence. On every Fourth of July, children who are descendants of Declaration signers symbolically tap the Liberty Bell 13 times in honor of the patriots from the original 13 states.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 3

.@JASDF_PAO_ENG members participate in a tour, given by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft during a deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 20, 2025.

USForcesJapan's tweet image. .@JASDF_PAO_ENG members participate in a tour, given by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft during a deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 20, 2025.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 3

A message to our USFJ family from Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, on Independence Day. @air_fifth @USARJ_PAO @IIIMEF @OkinawaMarines

USForcesJapan's tweet image. A message to our USFJ family from Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, on Independence Day.
@air_fifth @USARJ_PAO @IIIMEF @OkinawaMarines

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 2

Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani visited Kadena Air Base, June 23, 2025. Minister Nakatani’s visit highlighted the strength of the U.S.–Japan alliance, and served to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional peace and stability.

USForcesJapan's tweet image. Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani visited Kadena Air Base, June 23, 2025. Minister Nakatani’s visit highlighted the strength of the U.S.–Japan alliance, and served to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional peace and stability.

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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapan · Jul 2

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons joined @JASDF_PAO_ENG crews from Naha Air Rescue Squadron for Cope Angel 25-1, a bilateral search and rescue exercise, June 23-27, 2025 at Kadena and Naha Air Bases.

USForcesJapan's tweet image. U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons joined @JASDF_PAO_ENG crews from Naha Air Rescue Squadron for Cope Angel 25-1, a bilateral search and rescue exercise, June 23-27, 2025 at Kadena and Naha Air Bases.

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